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police

[puh-lees] / pəˈlis /


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Magane, who did not call in the police unit responsible for processing crime scenes, repeated during his testimony that he had no intention of stealing the drugs.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Several hundred city residents, social justice activists, and dozens of Newark police officers encircled the DHS site where Baraka was being held.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

Nearly 4,000 police officers will be deployed across the Hungarian capital for the Champions League final, with tens of thousands of fans expected to travel to Budapest without tickets.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Suspicious staff at that warehouse called the local police and later the Hawks investigating officer arrived on the scene.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Coal wanted to turn his phone on to see if he had any messages, but he knew the police and the woman from the military were just waiting for him to do that.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste




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